wr

The letter 'w' and 'r' are two consonants making the digraph 'wr.'

'Digraphs' are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Digraph	wr
Name	wr (pronounced /'double u ar/
Common Sound(s)	/r/

The Digraph 'wr'

'wr' always comes at the beginning of a word and sounds 'r'.

wrap /ræp/

'wr' at the beginning of a word and before the vowel 'a'

wrist /rɪst/

wrong /rɔːŋ/

wretchedness /ˈretʃɪdnəs/

wry /raɪ/

'y' is a semi-vowel

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